Dams Flashcards
1
Q
What are SA’s two great rivers?
A
The Orange and Vaal rivers
2
Q
Name some dams in SA
A
The Gariep Dam and the Vaal Dam
3
Q
What are some useful features of Dams?
A
Storing water and generating electricity through hydropower
4
Q
Name some disadvantages of dams
A
Large dams need a lot of space and could take up land which could be used for farming. Damming a river could also mean less water for people downstream. Over time, soil can be washed into dams so the dam can hold less and less water.
